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Come and they say, hey, its not a gun. its a piece of stick. >> never bring a stick to a stickup, especially if the other guy has a bigger one. but as with any armed robbery, injuries can be severe. >> i was surprised because when i hit him on the neck, the neck make a funny sound. i was scared. i said, hey, i probably kill this guy. you know, because i seen this guy, his face, and his face was turning different colors and blood is starting to come out, nose, mouth, and ear. and i said, hey, i k...

Me i did a good job, thats pretty much what i cared about. >> the strip mall casino was well protected. but can an unarmed store owner stop a robbery in progress? january 2006, grand rapids, michigan. its a normal day at the bakery and grocery until gerald lamb approaches a cashier and demands that she empty her register. he indicates that he has a weapon in his pocket and she does what he says. at the next register, a calm cashier surveys the situation and casually hits the silent alarm button ...

Its a piece of stick. >> never bring a stick to a stickup, especially if the other guy has a bigger one. but as with any armed robbery, injuries can be severe. >> i was surprised because when i hit him on the neck, the neck make a funny sound. i was scared. i said, hey, i probably kill this guy. you know, because i seen this guy, his face, and his face was turning different colors and blood is starting to come out, nose, mouth, and ear. and i said, hey, i kill. >> paramedics arrive within a few ...

>> never bring a stick to a stickup, especially if the other guy has a bigger one. but as with any armed robbery, injuries can be severe. >> i was surprised because when i hit him on the neck, the neck make a funny sound. i was scared. i said, hey, i probably kill this guy. you know, because i seen this guy, his face, and his face was turning different colors and blood is starting to come out, nose, mouth, and ear. and i said, hey, i kill. >> paramedics arrive within a few minutes and attend to ...

But can an unarmed store owner stop a robbery in progress? january 2006, grand rapids, michigan. its a normal day at the bakery and grocery until gerald lamb approaches a cashier and demands that she empty her register. he indicates that he has a weapon in his pocket and she does what he says. at the next register, a calm cashier surveys the situation and casually hits the silent alarm button to alert the police. meanwhile, store owner miguel perez is working in his upstairs office. >> i was doi...

>> never bring a stick to a stickup, especially if the other guy has a bigger one. but as with any armed robbery, injuries can be severe. >> i was surprised because when i hit him on the neck, the neck make a funny sound. i was scared. i said, hey, i probably kill this guy. you know, because i seen this guy, his face, and his face was turning different colors and blood is starting to come out, nose, mouth, and ear. and i said, hey, i kill. >> paramedics arrive within a few minutes and attend to ...

They plead not guilty and are currently in jail awaiting trial. the security guard is not charged with any wrongdoing. >> i cant say that i could have altered the situation in any way other than the fact that i was able to give a description of the car. in no way was i trying to be a vigilante. i was just trying to aid someone that was hurt. >> the casino was protected but can an unarmed store owner stop a robbery in progress? january 2006, grand rapids, michigan. its a normal day at the bakery ...

In no way was i trying to be a vigilante. i was just trying to aid someone that was hurt. the homicide detective told me i did a good job, thats what i was concerned about. >> the casino was protected but can an unarmed store owner stop a robbery in progress? january 2006, grand rapids, michigan. its a normal day at the bakery and grocery until gerald lamb approaches a cashier and demands that she empty her register. he indicates that he has a weapon in his pocket and she does what he says. at t...

He is taken to the hospital and later to jail. lamb pleads guilty to armed robbery and is sentenced to 9 to 25 years in the michigan department of corrections. as for perez, he knows what he did took courage and a level head. >> i never think that i was to use the level to defend myself. my cashier said, hey, youre my hero. and then after that a lot of people tell me that. coming up -- >> i dont know what he was doing. >> -- a detention officer has his own idea of courtroom etiquette. and, lat...

Come and they say, hey, its not a gun. its a piece of stick. >> never bring a stick to a stickup, especially if the other guy has a bigger one. but as with any armed robbery, injuries can be severe. >> i was surprised because when i hit him on the neck, the neck make a funny sound. i was scared. i said, hey, i probably kill this guy. i seen this guy, his face, and his face was turning different colors and blood is starting to come out, nose, mouth, and ear. and i said, hey, i killed. >> paramedi...